Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)
Chatham

GALLERY: Great Food Highlights CK Ribfest

Ribbers and rib lovers alike got their fill at this year's Chatham-Kent Ribfest this past weekend.

The event ran from July 3-July 5 at Chatham's Tecumseh Park and featured five different ribbers, live entertainment, carnival rides, as well as other food vendors.

Event organizer Doug Hillier says this year's Ribfest was able to have something for everyone.

"I think this year, one of my favorite things is being able to tell people that we have food from all over (including) great Latin food. Just great food," he says.
Hillier says around 30,000-40,000 people attended the event over the course of the weekend. He says the goal for future Ribfests is to hit 50,000 attendees.

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)Rib lovers took to Tecumseh Park for Ribfest in Chatham, July 5, 2015. (Photo by the Blackburn Radio Summer Patrol)

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